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AU08 WTO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,205 mi
Last recorded215,205 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 215,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 185,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 173,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in areas

parts undersealed

Fail 22 Mar 2023 173,029 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf has signs of tampering (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 164,769 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 164,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 158,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 16 Dec 2020 158,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 May 2019 140,100 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 128,559 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 116,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 106,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 99,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,045 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,670 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,998 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AU08 WTO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 WTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU08 WTO registered?

AU08 WTO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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